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RocketPort® Serial Hub ia (RPSH-ia) Hardware Installation 1

RocketPort

Serial Hub ia (RPSH-ia)

Hardware Installation

The RocketPort Serial Hub ia is a DIN-rail mountable (24V) serial

communications device that easily connects to a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet hub,

switch, or network interface card (NIC).

The RocketPort Serial Hub ia uses a RISC processor to process asynchronous

serial communications, thereby maximizing performance and eliminating

throughput bottlenecks.

RocketPort Serial Hub ia features include:

• Two DB9 software selectable RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 asynchronous serial

ports.

• Configurable network protocol, allowing the RocketPort Serial Hub ia to use

IP or MAC (media access control) addressing.

Note: See the Software Installation

documentation for MAC or IP addressing

information.

• An optional 24VDC power supply that supports input voltages between 100-

240VAC and 50 or 60 Hz operation.

• Auto polarity selection for network connection.

•Diagnostic LEDs.

Some drivers feature:

• Multi-server port assignment, permitting the sharing of this device with

multiple servers. Each individual server can be configured for MAC or IP

addressing.

• Port sharing among servers. The same port can be used for multiple servers.

What This Document Contains

Use this document to:

• Install

the RocketPort Serial Hub ia.

• Verify

that the RocketPort Serial Hub ia passes the hardware diagnostics

during the power up phase.

• Add

additional units to an existing RocketPort Serial Hub ia environment.

• Build cables or loopback plugs

, including:

- An ethernet crossover cable, if you are connecting the RocketPort Serial

Hub ia directly to a NIC card (not included).

- Null-modem cable for the peripheral devices that you are connecting to the

RocketPort Serial Hub ia (not included).

- RS-232/422 loopback plug (one included).

• Troubleshoot

installation or configuration problems.

• Review the RocketPort Serial Hub ia specifications

and agency notices.

• Contact

Comtrol™ or download updated software or documentation.

See the appropriate Software Insta

llation documentation for software installation

information.

Summary of content (11 pages)

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RocketPort® Serial Hub ia (RPSH-ia) Hardware Installation The RocketPort Serial Hub ia is a DIN-rail mountable (24V) serial communications device that easily connects to a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet hub, switch, or network interface card (NIC). The RocketPort Serial Hub ia uses a RISC processor to process asynchronous serial communications, thereby maximizing performance and eliminating throughput bottlenecks.
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Connecting to the Network The latest driver releases are available at: • http://support.comtrol.com • ftp://ftp.comtrol.com Note: To use the red hyperlinks, you must be connected to the internet. Connecting to the Network Use the following procedure to connect the RocketPort Serial Hub ia to your ethernet hub, ethernet switch, or a server’s NIC card. 1. Record the MAC address, model number, and serial number of the RocketPort Serial Hub ia unit on the customer service label provided.
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Connecting to the Network Note: For optimal operation, make sure that the device is mounted in a vertical orientation with a minimum of 0.5” space on either side and a minimum of 4.75” clearance from the center of the rail to any device or wire trough above the unit and a minimum of 2.0” below. 4. Connect an Ethernet cable from the port labeled Network on the RocketPort Serial Hub ia to your server NIC card (10/100Base-T) or Ethernet hub.
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Verifying the Hardware Installation Verifying the Hardware Installation Use the following information to verify that the hardware is working properly: • The yellow PWR LED is flashing, indicating you have power and that the device driver has not been downloaded to the device. • The green LNK LED is lit, indicating that you have a working Ethernet connection. • The yellow ACT LED flashes, indicating Ethernet activity on the network.
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Replacing Hardware Replacing Hardware Use this procedure to replace a RocketPort Serial Hub ia with another RocketPort Serial Hub ia in an existing configuration. 1. Disconnect the power from the RocketPort Serial Hub ia that is to be removed from service. 2. Remove the old unit and attach a new or spare RocketPort Serial Hub ia. 3. Connect the new RocketPort Serial Hub ia to the network hub or server NIC card. 4.
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Connecting Devices • Remove and reinstall the driver. • If you have a spare RocketPort Serial Hub ia, try replacing RocketPort Serial Hub ia units. See the Replacing Hardware discussion. Note: If this corrects the problem, the RocketPort Serial Hub ia you have removed from service may be defective or in need of repair. • If you are unable to resolve the problem, contact Technical Support.
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DB9 Connector Pinouts DB9 Connector Pinouts Use the following pinout information for the DB9 serial port connectors on the RocketPort Serial Hub ia.
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Building Straight-Through Cables Building Straight-Through Cables Female DB9 Pins Signal 1 DCD 2 RxD 3 TxD or TRX4 DTR 5 GND 6 DSR 7 RTS or TRX+ 8 CTS 9 RI Female DB9 Pins Signal 1 DCD 2 RxD TxD or TRX- 3 4 DTR 5 GND 6 DSR RTS or TRX+ 7 8 CTS RI 9 RPSH-ia Connector RPSH-ia Connector Use the following figure if you need to build a straight-through cable. Straightthrough cables are used to connect DCE devices.
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Building an RS-485 Test Cable Building an RS-485 Test Cable You can use a straight-through cable as illustrated previously, or build your own cable. RS-485 Loopback Cable for WCOM or MiniCom DB9 Pins Signal TxD or TRX- 3 DB9 Pins Signal 3 TxD or TRX- RTS or TRX+ 7 7 RTS or TRX+ Note: The RS-485 loopback cable only requires Pins 3 and 7 to be connected. Hardware Specifications This table illustrates environmental conditions.
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Notices The following table illustrates hardware specifications. Hardware Specifications Topic Current consumption 180 mA (24VDC) Input voltage 20 - 28VDC Power consumption 2.8 W Optional power supply: Line frequency Line voltage Ethernet host interface Hubs/server 50 - 60 Hz 100 - 240VAC 10/100Base-T (10/100 Mbps - RJ45) OS dependent, see the software documentation Number of ports/hub Baud rate/port (maximum) 2 115.
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Modifications (FCC 15.21) Modifications (FCC 15.21) Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Comtrol Corporation may void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Serial Cables (FCC 15.27) This equipment is certified for Class A operation when used with unshielded cables. Underwriters Laboratory This equipment is Underwriters Laboratory “UL” listed.